Published: 2026-01-23 Updated: 2026-01-23
Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer -  University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
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"In the most common poisoning cases, the rapid administration of specific antidotes that neutralize the effect of the toxic substance can help protect vital organ functions and minimize the potential risk of mortality."
MOST COMMON POISONINGS AND ANTIDOTES

MOST COMMON POISONINGS AND ANTIDOTES

ToxinAntidoteDescription
ParacetamolN-acetylcysteineLiver protectant
OpioidsNaloxonePrevents respiratory depression
WarfarinVitamin KReduces risk of bleeding
IronDeferoxamineBinds excess iron
CyanideHydroxocobalaminNeutralizes the poison

Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer -  University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal